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168 Ways To Communicate Better Now Plus Two

  1.  Act with integrity.

Always do the right thing.

When you lose your integrity, you lose everything.

Let your word be your bond.  

2. Apologize.

Admit when you’re wrong.

Take the first step.

Allow the other person to save face. 

 3. Ask questions.

Don’t take anything for granted.

Arm yourself with the facts.

Ask: who, what, where, when and how.

 

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168 Ways To Communicate Better Now Plus Three

169.   Be 100% present.

               Shut out all distractions.

               Focus on this moment.

              Attend with your entire being. 

170. Cultivate and practice self-discipline.

             You be in charge of you.

             Master the easier behaviors first.

             Tackle the major changes one at a time. 

171. Don’t interrupt.

            Interrupting others is a hostile act.

            It inflames people.

            It is rude.

           It robs you of valuable information.                 

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168 Ways To Communicate Better Now – 155 – 156 – 157

155. Don’t pick anything.

It gives people the creeps.

It might bleed.

It’ll be better tomorrow.

No one will remember what you said. 

156. Don’t prevaricate.

Your memory isn’t that good.

Your imagination isn’t that good.

Leave it for the politicians.  

157. Don’t procrastinate.

You will eventually have to do it anyway.

You ‘II dumbfound your critics.

You will accomplish much more than you thought possible.

You ‘II save time.

You’ll be able to relax.

 

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168 Ways To Communicate Better Now – 111 – 112 – 113

111. Tell the truth.

You don’t have to remember what you said to whom.

It saves time.

Maintaining your integrity is paramount.

It is  so much easier. 

 112. Think before you speak.

You won’t have to apologize as often.

You’ll have more friends.

Work will go smoother.  

113. Try new foods.

You might find something you like.

New foods make for interesting conversations.

You’ll learn more about other cultures.

Meals won’t be as boring.

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168 Ways To Communicate Better Now – 108 – 109 – 110

108. Suggest solutions to problems.

Harness your experiences.

Harness your expertise.

Be a team player.

Be creative.  

Be generous with your ideas.

109. Summarize.

Help others remember what you said.

Show others that you are paying attention to what they say.

Summarizing promotes clarity.  

110.  Thank people

It’s a great habit to develop.

It creates a positive atmosphere.

It’s the right thing to do.

Develop an attitude of gratitude.

 

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